<p>Sunday morning saw hundreds of bikes participate in a rally commemorating the Kargil Vijay Diwas. </p>.<p>Starting early, the rally wove through the city from the Manekshaw Parade Grounds to BGS Stadium, Vijayanagar. </p>.<p>The 'Ride With Soldiers' event was jointly organised by the Akhila Karnataka Ex-Servicemen Association, She for Society, a women bikers' NGO, and A7 Entertainment. </p>.<p>Brigadier Rajesh Panicker VSM flagged off the bike rally, which included 300 Veer Naris (war widows) and ex-soldiers each, along with hundreds of soldiers and Tornadoes from the Border Security Force. </p>.<p>The event aimed to raise awareness about the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas and pay a heartfelt tribute to the survivors, and soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War, whilst also celebrating patriotism and the spirit of unity. </p>.<p>Two Kargil heroes, Naveen Nagappa and Col. Oommen Jacob, were also felicitated during the event, along with the 300 Veer Naris. A 1,000-foot Indian flag was hoisted at the BGS Stadium and a wreath was laid at the Amar Jawan Statue. Tornadoes also conducted a bike stunt show, enthralling the audience. </p>
<p>Sunday morning saw hundreds of bikes participate in a rally commemorating the Kargil Vijay Diwas. </p>.<p>Starting early, the rally wove through the city from the Manekshaw Parade Grounds to BGS Stadium, Vijayanagar. </p>.<p>The 'Ride With Soldiers' event was jointly organised by the Akhila Karnataka Ex-Servicemen Association, She for Society, a women bikers' NGO, and A7 Entertainment. </p>.<p>Brigadier Rajesh Panicker VSM flagged off the bike rally, which included 300 Veer Naris (war widows) and ex-soldiers each, along with hundreds of soldiers and Tornadoes from the Border Security Force. </p>.<p>The event aimed to raise awareness about the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas and pay a heartfelt tribute to the survivors, and soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War, whilst also celebrating patriotism and the spirit of unity. </p>.<p>Two Kargil heroes, Naveen Nagappa and Col. Oommen Jacob, were also felicitated during the event, along with the 300 Veer Naris. A 1,000-foot Indian flag was hoisted at the BGS Stadium and a wreath was laid at the Amar Jawan Statue. Tornadoes also conducted a bike stunt show, enthralling the audience. </p>